Peter Odemwingie is facing a hostile reception from his West Bromwich Albion
team-mates later this week as he attempts to repair his battered reputation
at the club.

It is understood that a number of senior Albion players are still angry with Odemwingie’s conduct last week when he first attacked the club on Twitter and later drove to Queens Park Rangers without permission on transfer deadline day in an attempt to secure a move. It is believed they could demand an apology from the striker.

The 31-year-old, who is facing internal disciplinary action, returned for light training on Monday but the majority of West Brom’s first-team squad do not report back until Thursday.

Albion return to Premier League action next Monday when they face Liverpool at Anfield.

Odemwingie is also battling to win over supporters after two banners were displayed before and during the 1-0 defeat by Tottenham on Sunday.

Defender Steven Reid appeared to suggest that the Nigeria international still had a way to go before he would be welcomed back into the dressing room.

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He said: “It’s a matter the club are dealing with. It’s up to Peter. It’s not the way I’d go about doing things and I’m sure it’s the not the way other lads would go about doing things.

“These things happen in football. We have a strong enough group to deal with it. We’ll have to see and it’s up to the club how they deal with it but, if it does happen, I’m sure we’ll get on with it and there might come a point in the campaign when he’s needed.

“It’s up to the gaffer, up to the club. I don’t deal with team selection. It’s up to the fans how they deal with it.”